Melengestrol acetate (MLGA), sold under the brand names Heifermax and MGA among others, is a progestin medication which is used in animal reproduction. [1][2] It is not approved for use in …

Use during pregnancy - Synthetic progestins like MGA are not recommended in pregnant animals because of the possibility of prolonged gestation, stillbirth, abortion, etc. in some species, …

Melengestrol Acetate (MGA) MGA suppresses oestrus in cycling females and the resulting behavioural change is favourable for animal performance. In addition, MGA induces a …

Melengestrol acetate (MGA) implants are progestin-based reversible contraceptives used to manage fertility in zoo populations. Although it is recommended that MGA implants should be …

It is currently used to improve rate of gain and feed efficiency in feedlot heifers , and it has been used successfully for estrus synchronization . The capacity of cows to manifest estrus returns …

Jul 1, 2024 · Melengestrol acetate (MGA) implants are a progestin-based reversible contraceptive used to manage fertility in animals. MGA implants are recommended for replacement every 2 …

Melengestrol Acetate (MGA) is a progesterone-like compound that suppresses estrus (heat periods) in beef heifers when fed at the rate of 0.4 milligrams per head per day. MGA, when …

To assess whether MGA administration was associated with endometrial disease in zoo felids, we evaluated female reproductive tracts from multiple species through an American Zoo and …

Administration - MGA liquid can be added to a treat and delivered to individual animals, can be delivered directly into the mouth of animals such as hippos, or can be added to the regular diet …

Megestrol acetate (MgA) is a synthetic progestin that has anti-estrogen and glucocorticoid activity.36 MgA is FDA-approved for the suppression of estrus and the treatment of false …